Dallas Mavericks Last season: 50-32, lost to Boston in NBA Finals. COACH: Jason Kidd (fifth season with Mavericks, 10th season overall, 323-296). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 23 vs. San Antonio. DEPARTURES: F Derrick Jones Jr., G Josh Green, G Tim...
New Orleans Pelicans Last season: 49-33, lost to Oklahoma City in the first round of the playoffs. COACH: Willie Green (fourth season, 127-119) SEASON OPENER: Oct. 23 vs. Chicago Bulls. DEPARTURES: C Jonas Valanciunas, G Dyson Daniels, F-C...